And despite minor problems here and there -- slight loading issues and a few dead periods while you're waiting for the plot to advance -- I've got very few qualms with how Persona 4 unfolds. In fact, my biggest concern isn't actually related to anything in the game. Nope, it's the inevitable message-board flame wars the Persona 3/Persona 4 rivalry's sure to inspire among the hardcore fandom. See, great as Persona 4 may be, some players will doubtlessly prefer its predecessor. Really, they're both incredible games, so it all boils down to what you're looking for. Would you like one single, seemingly never-ending labyrinth, or do you want a little more variety in your dungeon crawling? Do you prefer Persona 3's stylish big-city protagonists, or Persona 4's more down-to-earth crew?
But before that gaming holy war breaks out in earnest, here's something everyone can agree on: Persona offers some of this decade's finest RPG epics. If you're a role-playing freak who somehow still hasn't given this series a shot, I got news for ya, buddy: I'm comin' to take your nerd card.
Score: A+/A+
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Other reviews:
Gamepro review: 5/5
Gamervision review:10/10
Gamertell Review: 99/100
RPGFan import review: 94/100
Gamerzone review: 8.7/10
